davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
Iron Houses.

At the recent Liverpool exhibition
some pretty examples of iron houses,
choicely furnished, were exhibited by an
English firm of iron workers, one being
a tropical villa. The building itself was
of wrought iron, and no masonry
foundation was required for the
column and main supports, which had
self-fxing bases. The interior was of
pine and redwood. The house was so
devised that it could be readily bolted
together by unskillednatives or workmen.
-Casselrs Magazine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
Couldn't Scare Him-An Unfortunate
misunderstanding Wanted 1t
RolIinG-Animal Food-A Nat
ural Question, Etc, Etc.

A talented pianist, Nine. de -, sit
ting at dinner by the side of Colonel
Ramelott, asked him in an amiable tone:
"Colonel, are you fond of music r.
"Madame," replied the warrior, rolling
his eyes savsgely, II am not afraid of
it.n-Norristo1on Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
An Unfortunate misunderstanding

"My DEAR" said gentleman to his
wife, 'where did all those books on as
tronomy on the library table come from?
They arc not ours"
"a pleasant little surprise for you" s"
responded the lady. "Yow know, you
said this morning that we ought to study
astronomy, and so I went to u book store
and bought everything I could'fnd on the
subject"
It was some minutes before he spoke.
'tMy DEAR" he then said slowly, his
voice husky with emotion, 81 never said
we must study astronomy. l. said that
we must study economy."-NesT York
Sun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20

sorry, sir, but you really have no efsim at
all. ] was here VIXEN this young man
was unable to decide whether he wanted
a strawberry dumplipg or custard pie" "
And then the corpuleat old man, hav-
ing "seen" the tall man and gone him
one better, climbed upon she stool, and
his rival moved sadly along to stake out
another claim On a man who had just
ordered fish balls with tomato sauce
Neag York Tribune.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20

A native of Japan has recently in
vented a new process by which paper
may be made from seaweed. Paper made
in this way is very strong, almost untear-
able, and is sufficiently transparent to
admit of its use as window glass. 1t
takes all colors we'll, and in many respects
resembles old window glass.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20

The beginning of hardships is like the
first taste of bitter food; it seems for Il
moment unbearable; yet, if there is moth
ing else to satisfy our hunger. we take
another bite and find it possibleto go on.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
The Richest Church in America.

Trinity Church is the richest ecclesias-
tical concern on the American continent
in the goods pertaining to this world. 1t
owns enough property to make a poor
mans hair stand on end. There was u
report made by the comptroller of the
corporation to the State Senate, in 1916,
showing some of its wealth. George H.
Harrison was then its comptroller, and
his report was as follows:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20

Nine hundred and thirty ight houses
and lots! Averaging them at as low
figure as 100000 each, they are worth
nearly $40, 900, 900. But that is far below
the market, for Trinity is probably worth
$50, 1000, 900 to-day.-NeU York Necs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
THE HEIGHTS AND THE VALLEY.

There are gray clouds in the valley,
Clouds and mists and chilling rain,
But the heights are bathed in sunshine,
There we look with longings vain
Silver moonlight in the valley,
Glitters on the heights above,
While the dew-drops in the valley,
Kiss the lilies that they love.
On the heights there are no lilies,
They love best the valley low,
All that gltters on the heights, is
Diamond, ice and pearls Of snow,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21

A DMINIsTRATRIX'S SALE OF REAL Estate
n Nv virtue Of an order and decree of the Probate
court of La Sallccounty Illinois made on the petition
of the unerS gncd Sarah McIntrrc. Adnnisratrtx OF
the Estate of James Mcintyre. deceased for leave 10
sell the real estate of said deceased ~ the Apr term.
D. 1881 OF said court To wit on the 18Th day OF April.
1851 shall on the 18Th day of June next between the
hours Of ten o'clock IN the forenoon and four o'clock
i'm the afternoon of said day sell al public sale NJ the
premises. the city of La Salt IN said county the real
estate described follows 10 wit: Lot number seven
: in block number ninety seven go situate in the
CITY Of La Sale: also lot number eight a. In block
number fifteen t5 IA La Sale Centre as laid out In
tWCnty-ncre lois number one % and Two ~ IN the
southeast quarter OF section number sixteen l6D stu.
ate In said city in la Sale county Illinois, the fol
lowing terms to wit Cash. The said property 10 be
sold subject Ia the oUcr interest of the undersigned
widow II James Mcintyre. deceased.
Dated this lJth day of May, \. D. lSs1. ..
SARAH MONTY RI,
Admlni-tratriN nf the fstnt" Of james
mayli-iw MCINTYRE. d't'hs'h
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
Cows Not Giving Down Milk.

The habit some cows have of holding
IN the milk is n difficult one TO overcome.
Mr.. l.. Il. Arnold accounts for this hahlt
by the following explanation: 1t consists
In shortening the time of relaxation OF the
cords controlling the valves to the littie
reservoirs holding the milk. These are
distributed through the udder, and there
are several circumstances which tend 10
make a COW shorten this relaxation,
Rough treatment, fear, grief, solicitude'
loud noises, etc, are among them. The CIR
cumstances inducing n pro!ongation or the
relaxation are comfort and ql!etude, To-
uethcr with tic relief afforded by the Tow
of milk.
The hos. w2y, according to the author
ity quoted frorl, is 70 avoid all occasion
of disturbance and observe those which
promote pleasure and quiet for the COW
and to milk as rapidly rs possible consist
ent with comfort, with II view to getting
the milk before the Getting down
ceases. Milking rapidly does not
mean Jerking sharply or moving will
hasty or irregular motions in the presence
of The COW. Such Il course wCuld counter
act the very thing aimed at. 1 lie motor
of the mixer should not he such rs 10 at
tract her suspicious. They should he de
lberatc and cool, but when set down Il
the milking let nothing bealloWed to in
terrupt or retard the work. This VIII IN
ducc continual letting down, 10y giNinT re
lief to the udder. The mixer should hea
constantly in mind the fact that the let
ting down is short, and that every move
ment should he awaited of 10 tl,c best al
vantage. When the milk ceases to flow
the milking should stop at once. Whethe
the milk is al out or not. There Is no 'ls
in hanging ON after it stops corning, ~
this only cultivates and confirms Ih
habit of holding back To civ" - ""V
the least possible occasion for holding bat
her milk is the best way to prevent he
forming such Il habit, and the snrest An'
readiest way to make her forget it aite
H. has been formed. To break up the Oh
jectionalle habit, let the nlilkinSbn quick
but easy aIIl regular
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21

A bee keeper in Bee Culture thinks it Is
an easy matter 10 faSten pieces "t combs
in the sections after one has learned how.
lie says In swarming and in the honey
season. I keep almost every day hot wax
Oh hand It. is kept so by having y box
as high rs lamp and chimney. Your
wax Icing hot. take IA turkey tai ~ N.n@
feather. of good size. Your pieces al
comb should he cut the 'ize you wish,
Your sections should he in The frames Il
use side frames). Dip the feather III hot
way, and paint the inside Of the section
Next set The piece of comb on the feather
Holding the former wth the lett hand,
draw ont the feather As the wan will
set quick. the thing is done.
Your wax should he hot enough so the
feather slips out easily and slick. lou
can put the pieces uf comb in this way
faster than you can put in comb t"nn'a
ton by any mcthod have put m
thousands, AID never knew of one TO
drop out | have thought for two 81
three years to give it to the public.
never saw any thing like 1t III print.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
M. l.. NEWELL.


M OF LASNLLE-Ss. In Sale County Chcalt Court
In the matter OF Mary Fuchs and Frank iicniCks
man, Ida Henlcksman and Joseph Henlcksimai by
christian G. Saucr. their next friend, rs A II Dan
FORTH on BH 10, Partition,
Public notice II hereby given, that IN pursuance OF
decrpta order ent, red In the above entitled cause, u
said court on the S0th day " April, \. u. 1871
Duncan Mcpougan Master In Chancery for said Court
ON Tuesday. the 9Th day Of June 1887, AZ ten Iclncl
in the forenoon OF said day shall sell NJ ihlc anrnon
10 the high n and best bidder provided the hid on TN
hereinafter described premises shall be- equal Ia u
least twothirds Of the valuation put upon the same b
the commlss oners appointed nv said Circuit Cour'.
the front d,ur of the Post OiCen the Village ~ Dana
In said county the following described real estate stu
atcd In the count, OF la Sale and state OF noe, Ia VII
The east half of the northwest quarter OF section TWEEN
ty Ave t2j) In township twenty nine -, north o
range ~ east ui the third tSd principal meridian
i'm the county of la sale ana state Of Illinois.
TERMS. Cash IN hand on the day of sale. or, ~ IN
election Of the purchaser one third of the purchas
money the day OF sale one third IN one year. AM
the balance IN two years The said deferred payment
10 bear interest NJ the rate of seven per cent per an
mum, payable annually, and he secured by note an
mortgage on the premises sold,
OTTAWA lliipos, May 9th. 1885,. ~
DUNCAN VI, pOTGALL.
may1-iw Nnster in JhanCery FOR said Circuit Court.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
RULED BY PREJUDICE.

Few persons realize how thoroughly
they are controlled by prejudice even to
their own disadvantage. For many years
the treatment of rheumatism, neuralgia,
sciatica and headache has been by some
outward application, and, therefore, with.
out stopping to think that the origin of
these troubles must, from necessity, be in
ternal, the weary sufferer continues TO rub,
rub and find no relief. Athlophorosi is taken
internally, and as proof that this is the
correct principle, it cures surely and quick
". The statement of those who hare been
cured ought to convince the incredulous.
Raleigh, Ill.
My wife had inhammatory rheumatism in
its worst form, and after being treated by a
good physician and using several remedies
with no good effect we tried Athlophoros.
The first dose gave instant relief and she
was entirely cured by the use of three bot
ties. have recommended it to my friends
and it has given satisfaction in every case
1t gives me pleasure to make this unso-
licited testimonial. Use itas you see proper.
l.. X. SrRIcKLIN.
Donnellson, Montgomery Co., Ill.
W dS suffering HUH sCiatiN IhSuhiotiSh'
for some time; procured bottle of Athlo-
phoros and was relieved after using half a
bottle and have not been bothered since.
My case was very bad ID. +. DAVIS.
Mt. Carroll, IN.
have been afflicted with rheumatism
for two years, especially in one shoulder
and tried other remedies with no help.
Having heard of Athlophoros | obtained
one bottle took it according to directions
and found immediate relief, and l can
recommend it to sufferers from the same
complaint. LEWIS Bliss. Age IS.
Every druggist should keep Athlophoros
and Athlophoros Pills, but " here they can
not be bought of the druggist the Athlo-
phoros Co., III Wall St., New York, will
send either Carriage paid on receipt Of
regular price, which is SLIGO per bottle
for Athlophoros and SOC. for Pills.
For liver and kidney diseases. dyspepsia, in
digestion, weakness nervous debility, diseases
of women, constipation, headache, impure
blood &c. Athlophoros Pills are unequaled. E
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
Vine Nlildew.

Vine growers, in regions where mildcw
often prevails, are advised by Wick, in his
magazine for May, to make trial of the
following remedies: Thirty five pounds OF
sulphate of copper dissolved In flfty-three
gallons of water, thirty-thrce pounds OF
quick lime slaked in eight gallons Of
water; the lime and water mixture is then
poured into the solution of copper In
using, keep the mixture well stirred. 1t
can be applied to the foliage with whisk
broom. The treatment should be com
menced soon after the foliage is well out,
and he repeated so as to protect the later
foliage. The quantities of the substances
can he changed while preserving the pro
portions.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21

One Of the hest Insecticides known mt
the present time is Dalmatian insect pow
der, also known rs Persian insect powder
and as Buhoch. This powder is composed
of the pulverzed blossoms Of plant that
is death to most forms Of insect life, but
not injurious to animals or human beings
II ought to he on every farm, In the
household it viii he found valuable In
lessening flies, reaches, etc; in field and
garden it nets us n preventive TO many in
sect enemies, and in the poultry yard 1t is
useful for busting fowls and chicks as u
prey entiIe and cure for lice,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
DUNCAN, o'CoNoR q GILBERT.

A DNINISTRATORS SALE OF REAl. ESTATE
n By virtue of an order and decree Of the PROBATE
Court 0r La sale COUNTY Illinois. made on the petition
of the Undersigned, william toyne. Administrators oil
The Estate of Vn,harnc Coyhc. deceased for leave 10
sell the real estate of sand deceased AT the April term
\ u. 1881. of said Court. to'Mit on the lih my n
tween the hours Of ten o'clock In the forenoon ana
four O'Clock In The afternoon vt sid day sell at puh,
county the real described NJ follows Ia wiz Lots
numbered two % and three 80, III Stuafts subdivision
Of six Acr. Lot No Ten t0) IN the southeast quarter
of section number ten ilUD IN township number thirty
three tSs north range one 90 east NJ the third princ
mai meridian city OF La sale. in La sale county III
nos: ON The following terms 10 vii Cash.
Dated this 18th day of May, \. u. 1851 ~
WILLIAM tONNF
Administrations the Estate of CathariH
maylt ly Iuyne. deceased.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21

Rcmcmhor that the digestive organs OF
horses at work are not so responsive as
when idle Tie occurrence of collie anu
other ailments incident To horses in the
season of work is usually traccaDlo to the
lack of time given for digestion. The
stomach is in no condition 10 receive food
Immediately aftey severe eXcrt!Cn, hence
the necessity Of n short season of rest be-
fore giving hoise any food. A little care
in the matter VI watering and feeding
Eu,sys viii prevent much sickness and
n..,(,1lt:t loss.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
MEASrRING A TREE

The figure given represents the simplest
and quickest way to measure heights.
First make mark on the stem Of the tree
or other object, say six feet from the
ground or place pole six feet upright
against It, Then walk away TO such a
distance that the breadth of tbs hand held
ont at full arms length will just cover
The six feet. Mark with the eye a point
ON the free at the upper end of the six feet,
and move the hand upwards another
breadth, and so proceed till the whole
height is measured 1t may sometimes be
convenient for an assistant to stand at the
foot oC IN" tree, and if with his hat on he
will he six feet high, he may serve as "A
measure to begin with instead of the rod.
1t is well 10 stand at some distance from
the tree IL making these measurements,
otherwise the upper measured portions
will hc larger than the lower, on account
of the longer legs OF the imaginary trl-
angle II the distance be too great for the
BREATH Of the hand, one or two fingers
only may be used, or n short pocket rule.
Or. ii the pocket rule be used, its separate
subdivisions into inches may be made to
indicate the portions measured, and the
whole completed at one measurement
We have known the heights of perpen-
dicular banks of lakes or other precipiceS,
or the descent Of waterfall, to be sngu-
larry misjndged for the want of some such
means as the one here described If the
water of q lake freezes in winter, the ice
forums an excellent base line for the meas
utcIueut of any of its shores or banks, and
81 the tops Of trees which grow upon them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
Good Results In Every Case.

d. A. Bradford. wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga Tenn, writes that he wa
seriously afflicted wnh u severe cold that
settled on his lungs: hal 'iied many rene
dies without btnrhI. keing induce To try
DR. Kings New Discovery for Consumption
did 80 and VAS entirely curel ny the use o,
few bottles. Since which lime he has USED
il in his family for oil Coughs and told'
with the best results This is the experience
of thousands whose lives have been saved by
this Wonderful Discovery.
Trial bottles free AZ ID Lorriaux's Drni
Store. Large bottles II
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
tina, sunflower plants absorb the

prevalent that sunflower plants absorb the
miasma in damp and undrained places
Large Russian is u variety grown in
prairie regions, where the stocks are some
times used Us fuel the seed heing feel ."
poultry and swine In Russia the sum
flower is grown for its oil
A very sensible use for sunflowers is the
one of growing them rs screens tn I'M.
slightly outbuildings, or rs pleasing
background Of color 10 the garden or
lawn. Good soil has much To do with the
production Of fine flowers. Plant the
seed whenever 1t is desired to have the
plants, and thin out to about three or
tour feet apart in the route.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
l.lacI< MinorCaS.

Numbered with Spanish varieties OF
fowls that have come to the front OF late,
are the black Minorcas, the best layers OF
all the so called Spanish breeds. The Mi
norcas are handsome birds, with listrpus,
green black plumage. large rel combs
and white ear lobes. The larg" comb
stands erect ia the cocks and Topping in
the hens. The general carriage Of these
fowls is M important feature. The cock,
especially if true bred, carries himself ia
a stately manner the breast well pioJeGt-
ing aud Tia; ttiI standing well up
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
| CORN Cab 8x 40
DRIVEWAY. 8x48
PEN prtHS+ I rss p pm
F: :pGCTllRF +:
!: PAST URE
BUILDING FOR HOGS AND CORN.

BUILDING FOR HOGS MD VOI'N.
The house il 4SX3O feet, with - foot
posts and one-third pitch roof There is
a driveway ASKS feet, with corn crib Of
the same size on one sides on the other are
four pens, l2xiI feet, connected with each
other and with the yards outside The
crib will hold 1900 or 1000 bushels OF
corn, and one must use Judgment us 10
the number of hogs. He has had best re-
suits when fattening hogs by shutting
eight or ten in one pen, giving them the
run Of small yards outside. Over the pen
is a space lIXlS feet, which can he use"
for hay, straw, grain, machinery, etc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
DUNCAN, o'coNoR & GILBERT,

TTTUTWfW9 N ITTTT
FINAL SE'TI'l .F;NI r. - EsTArE oF
DEANS RARRN, DEpfN>kp.--Nuticc II hereby
given to all persons interested IN ~nid estate, that the
Undersigned Administrator, with IN" viii annexed, Of
rnr estate ~ said Dennis Barry, deceased, viii appear
before the Probate Court OF the county q" Ia sale ana
stare Illinois the Comfy Court iluu-, ~ bt'hNa,
in said county on Monday. The 9Th dhy II June,
H. lSs for the purpose oi rendering au account Of ~
prnrrcding- IN The administration u sad estate Tor the
hnaI settlement.
Dated at Ottawa, mi. l0th da II May, Isl
JOIN J. CAREY,
ATTEST: Henry IlRiMIr. Administrator.
Clerk Probate Court. La sale Co. III mnrli3
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
Measttrjng Heights.

The erroneous estimates which are made
of the height of trees, buildings and Other
objects render desirable an easy and con-
venicnt mode for measuring them. Tho
following, with little practice, says Tx
Country Gentleman, will enable any on
tu make such measurements With appiuA
innate accuracy oi the real heights sought
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21

The Minorr.ts are hardy and little sub
iect TO disease They are persistent lay
ers OF large white eggs, winch lind u
ready sale like mos, egg laying breeds,
their flesh is mol Of excellent quality, Oh
the contrary, III old fowls, il is decidedly
unfit for the table Tie Mndcas are
non settlers nnh great foragers. In good
condition hen will weigh from SIX 10
seven pounds, and the cock froin eight IL
luine hounds
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
A. j. WILLIAMSON.


NrOTICE.-EsrArE OF IoRFNZO DOMtSN, DEt II.
n Notice is hereby given that the undersgnrd Ad'
ministratriN Of the Estate Of LorrnLo DUmny, lat,
of the county of In sale and STATE of Illinois deceased
will up,nr before the Probate Court of said county, on
the third Monday theing tie 18th day. of July. lSI
AT the Probate court Room, IN ottawa In SAID county
against said estate notified 10 attend ana present
the same In writing for al usrnent.
Dated this nth day of May. \: y. ISL: ~
SARAH A. DOMlMN,
mayll Sw AdnIlnsiratiN'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
He had Salt Rheum for 20 Years.

A Marvel, Asst Supt & G.. p. Agt., C..
RI, & p. r. r writes: For 20 years
have been afflicted with Salt Rhum in a
most Serious form. During the winter sea.
son my hands have been In such condition
that was unable to dress or undress my
self without assistance, and | had not mad
gloves or bandages off my hands for abou'
-four months until began using PapillOn
textract of fax Skin Cure. certainly
think it has cured my hands" Large bot
les only 81, at T E. Gapeh & Co.'S Drug
Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
Cows for the Dairy.

Those who follow the dairy interests
the butter interests-have, according
to n well known Massachusetts dairyman,
found in the Jersey and the Guernsey the
hest butter cows. They will, in his opn-
ion. make the most and best butter, This
dairyman after repeated experiments llnds
that the best butter is produced from one
halt Jersey and one half Guernsey cream.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21
legal.

EINAI Sk:TrI,ENI IL r.--EsrATE Oh
tpwARp MORAN, DECkAsED.-S Notice IN hereby
given To all persons interested IN said estate that Oh,
undersigned Administrator, with the Will annexed, o.
the estate of said Edward Moran. deceased viii appear
before the Probate Court Of the county of Ia Sale anc
state Of Illinois, at the County Court Honse, IN ottawa
in said county, On Monday. the anh day Of June. A. u
1851 for the purpose Of rendering an account " h
proceedings In the administration of said estate for The
final settlement. 49, 49,
MICHAEL MORAN.
ATTEST: HENRY HELNIG, Administrator.
Clerk Probate Court La Sale Co. III. mayI-Sw
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-05-21

1T WAS the most stirring appeal | ever
heard" said Rpdmck "a George Watts the
morning after n tempara' ce meeting, "The
speak-rs words were listened "a with bated
breath"
"rhat's no'hing," said George; "this Is u
prohi3i,i, ntown now, you know, and every
bod\'s breath Is baited."